This book offers an examination of the ways in which the fluid concept of "chivalry" has been used and appropriated after the middle ages.
Category: Medieval Histories
‘Medieval Histories’ offers medievalists all the news about exhibitions, books, research, archaeology, travel-tips and much more from the Medieval World
Medieval Chivalry
The Middle Ages will in the minds of most drum up images of Medieval Chivalry. CUP have now (2016) published an invaluable guide by Kaeuper
Geoffrey de Charny c. 1306 -1356
Geoffrey de Charny was the first documented owner of the Shroud of Turin and an accomplished knight, who wrote a famous handbook of Chivalry.
New studies of DNA on the Turin Shroud?
The Turin Shroud is one of the most contested relics in Christianity. New article (2016) calls for renewed studies of the ancient DNA in the blood-stains
The Economics of the Black Death
How come the economy did not ground to a halt after 1349 - 50, but rather witnessed growth? New article aims to shed light on this conundrum
Medieval Famine and Frailty in London
Medieval Famines occurred from time to time. The question is whether some individuals were more prone than others to outlive a period of harsh conditions.
Early Medieval Europe 2016 Vol 24 No 2
The May issue of the journal, Early Medieval Europe, is packed with articles about politics and texts in Carolingian Europe
Medieval Encounters Vol 22 No 1 – 3
Medieval Encounters aims to promote discussion and dialogue about the interactions of Jewish, Christian and Muslim culture
Gesta Vol 55 No 1 Spring 2016
New issue of Gesta published by the International Center of Medieval Art offers a number of exciting studies of medieval art.
Choir Stalls and their Workshops
Choir Stalls were some of the most important pieces of art in medieval cathedrals with their complex imagery and craftsmanship
The Last Crusade 1270
1270 the last crusade ended in a total disaster when Saint-Louis died and the navy was destroyed. A lesson for our time? asks a new book.
Medieval Herbal from the 15th Century
A delightful medieval herbal from ca 1440 and held by British Library has been published as a facsimile by Palatino Press
Medieval Portals
The University of Bamberg hosts a programme focusing on Medieval Portals as Sites for Transformations. CfP for a workshop was recently posted
The 39th Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies 2016
This year, the Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies will obviously commemorate the 950th anniversary of the battle of Hastings at the Battle Abbey
Warming up for the Battle of Hastings 1066 – 2016
Hastings is warming up for the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings 1066 - 2016 with reenactments, an artsy festival and a new exhibition
Demise of independent publishers catering for medievalists? Not yet!
The last year has witnessed a multitude of upheavals in the medieval publishing business. News tells us the consolidation of the large players has not come to an end yet